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| John Wolfkill Executive Director KIPP Tulsa College Preparatory |
From the perspective of a former player who is now reflecting back on his experience as a youth...
When I was in elementary school, I played baseball on the
Rangers. Although I knew several of my team mates at the beginning of the
baseball season, about half the team attended different elementary schools.
Initially, all we had in common was our love of baseball and the uniform we
wore.
To help us grow as a team, our coach encouraged all of us to
join a local Camp Fire club. Through our weekly practice, weekly Camp Fire
club, and the host of other Camp Fire activities (camp outs, special events,
etc.), we grew to be more than just a team, we became a close-knit group of
friends who did everything together.
Although Camp Fire's team and character building development
programming did not make us better baseball players, it did make us a better
team. As the season progressed, we communicated better on the field, were known
as one of the most positive teams in the league (even won a few sportsmanship
awards), and found ourselves on a strong winning streak by the end of the
season. We became more than team mates; we became good friends. In fact, a few
of my close friends today are two of my Ranger team mates. Without a doubt,
those friendships and the strength of our baseball team are a direct result of
our Camp Fire experience.
John Wolfkill
Executive Director
KIPP Tulsa College Preparatory
Email, 7-21-14
Deric Williams, program director of Camp Fire Green Country, Tulsa, first told us this story and then asked John to share it. Thanks to Deric and to John!
7-21-14
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